Mack The Knife

by Bobby Darin
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Lyrics

Oh, the (C6)shark has

pret ty (Dm)teeth, dear,

and he (Dm7)shows them

pear ly (C6)white.

Just a (Am7)jack knife

has Mac (Dm7)heath, dear,

and he keeps it

out of (C6)sight.

When the (C6)shark bites

with his (Dm)teeth, dear,

scar let (Dm7)bil lows

start to (C6)spread.

Fan cy (Am7)gloves, though,

wears Mac (Dm7)heath, dear,

so there’s not a

trace of (C6)red.

On the (C6)town.

Mack The Knife — Simple Sheet Music

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"Mack The Knife" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Mack The Knife”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mack The Knife"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Mack The Knife" by Bobby Darin played in?
Mack The Knife is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mack The Knife"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mack The Knife" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Mack The Knife"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mack The Knife"?
"Mack The Knife" was originally performed by Bobby Darin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bobby Darin can I play here?
Try "EIGHTEEN YELLOW ROSES", "ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS", "THINGS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mack The Knife". Key of C, 140 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.